Community Health Worker- LDPHMP

Job Title:

Community Health Worker
Locally Driven Population Health Model Program

Employment terms:

Regular Full Time (35 Hours per week), evenings and weekend hours can be expected

Salary range:

$56,547 to $67,252 (along with HOOPP pension plan and benefits, depending on eligibility)

Expected start date:

ASAP

Number of positions:

1

Reporting to:

Manager, Population Health & Wellness

Locations:

Flemingdon Health Centre & in the Community

Application deadline:

September 11, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Vacancy Status:

Replacement

Unionized Position:

Unionized

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online using the link below:

Please include a cover letter and a resume in a single file.

Background: Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is a registered charity and not-for-profit Community Health Centre serving Flemingdon Park, Fairview, and Thorncliffe Park. Across three sites, FHC provides health-related services grounded in the social determinants of health, community engagement, equity, inclusion, accountability, excellence, collaboration, and partnerships.

Position Summary: The Community Health Worker supports the implementation and coordination of the Community Health Ambassador Model across Flemingdon Health Centre’s sites. As lead agency, FHC works in coordination with East Toronto Health Partners, North York Toronto Health Partners, partner agencies, a Steering Committee, and Community Health Ambassadors. This role supports equity-deserving communities in FHC’s catchment area by advancing health education, health promotion, and system navigation. The Community Health Worker works closely with CHAs at FHC and supports coordination of CHA activities across partnership sites.

Responsibilities include:

Coordination and Partnerships

• Coordinate logistics between FHC and partner organizations.
• Support Steering Committee and partner meetings to strengthen coordination and communication.
• Build relationships with community agencies, coalitions, schools, and key stakeholders.

CHA Coordination , Training, and Team Support

• Provide day-to-day coordination and practical support to CHAs.
• Support CHA onboarding, learning, peer collaboration, role clarity, and ongoing engagement.
• Organize training opportunities that strengthen CHA skills, knowledge, confidence, and employment pathways.

Planning, Reporting, and Evaluation

• Track budgets, work plans, and schedules.
• Lead CHA program evaluation activities.
• Meet reporting and financial deadlines.

Communications, Administration, and Funding Support

• Administer fund applications for partner agencies and grassroots groups.
• Support service coordination, partner communications, and program website maintenance.
• Support funding applications.
• Maintain program files, materials, and electronic records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience working with diverse, equity-deserving communities using anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and inclusive approaches.
• Knowledge of systemic barriers and their impact on access to health, social, and community services.
• Training or experience in community development, facilitation, group work, program planning, evaluation, adolescent development, or mental health.
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach, engagement, and relationship-building with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Assets

• Knowledge of FHC catchment areas.
• Additional language skills relevant to the catchment area, preferably Farsi, Pashto, Slovak, Czech, Arabic, Mandarin, Urdu, Hindi, or Tamil.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, and Word for reports, presentations, and project communications.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The incumbent will be expected to work some evening and/or weekend hours based on project demands.

Note: This is a bargaining unit position with UFCW. Terms may be altered because of collective bargaining. For more details on benefits and entitlements, please refer to our collective agreement here: Collective Agreements Portal (gov.on.ca)

We encourage applications from individuals who identify with the diverse communities we serve. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A vulnerable sector criminal background check is required. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. FHC does not use Artificial Intelligence in recruitment. To report a suspected fraudulent posting, contact Flemingdon Health Centre at 10 Gateway Boulevard in Toronto.